Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
9DAAA5
RGB
157, 170, 165
HSL
157, 7%, 64%
HSB
157, 8%, 67%
CMYK
8, 0, 3, 33
LAB
68, -5, 1
LCH
68, 6, 170
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 171
XYZ
35, 39, 41
LUV
68, -7, 2
HWB
157, 62%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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